Author: Robert Fogel

Quotes

The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business cycle is the head of the Federal Reserve Bank.

The president has very little effect on the economy. If you want to put blame or credit, the main person who influences the business cycle is the head of the Federal Reserve Bank.

- Robert Fogel

The older I get, the more important my view of the family is.

The older I get, the more important my view of the family is.

- Robert Fogel

In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85.

In 1890, nearly everyone died on the job, and if they lived long enough not to die on the job, the average age of retirement was 85.

- Robert Fogel

Centuries ago it may have been difficult for pregnant women and their children to get proper nourishment, probably leading to smaller - and therefore shorter-lived - adults.

Centuries ago it may have been difficult for pregnant women and their children to get proper nourishment, probably leading to smaller - and therefore shorter-lived - adults.

- Robert Fogel

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